lápida
gravestone
noun LAH-pee-dah Rare
Origin: from Latin lapida, 'stone'
Also means
tombstone
Usage Note
Lápida refers to a flat commemorative stone, typically a gravestone or memorial plaque. Note the stressed first syllable (esdrújula accent on the 'á'). The word also applies to plaques mounted on buildings; lápida sepulcral specifies a burial marker. Do not confuse with tumba (tomb) or nicho (burial niche).
Examples
"La lápida llevaba grabado el nombre del difunto."
Natural Translation
The gravestone had the deceased's name engraved on it.

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